2023 – Page 30 – Retro Radio Podcast

A black and white photograph of Jack Benny, a man in a suit and tie, standing against a plain background. He is looking off to the side with a slight smile on his face, and his hands are clasped in front of him. Benny was a comedian and actor, best known for his radio and television shows in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. The photograph conveys a sense of classic Hollywood glamour and style, with Benny's sharp features and piercing blue eyes on prominent display.

Jack Benny – Last Moment Christmas Shopping. ep635, 471221

By Keith July 30, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny1 Comment

Jack talks to Rochester as they ride downtown for some Christmas shopping. What was Christmas like when Jack was a boy? Mary joins Jack in the store. Jack goes to…

Joan, Beck and Collyer posing for a photo. Joan is wearing a black dress and holding a bouquet of flowers. Bud Collyer in a suit and tie.

Superman – Donellis Protection Racket, Part3. 400419

By Keith July 29, 2023Adventure, Superman

At the moment, Superman is fighting crime on Spruce Street against the racketeers who extort protection money from shop owners. Clark Kent talks with Perry White about the story of…

You Are There – The Ordeal Of Savonarola, 1498AD. 490220

By Keith July 28, 2023Drama, You Are There

A tense and excited throng gather to see if the new government will be overthrown for a return to the previous one. Will the new Christian government win out over…

Whitehall1212 – Peter Williams Case. 520203

By Keith July 28, 2023Detective and Mystery, Whitehall1212

In what appears to be a flawless murder, with no identifying marks left on a body, and no fingerprints or other evidence left to point to the killer, Invistigators are…

Superman -Donellis Protection Racket, Part 2. 400417

By Keith July 27, 2023Adventure, Superman

Devoted to fight for the weak and needy. When we last left Superman, he had taken on the challenge of being a one man army against the racketeers who are…

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar – Out of the Fire Into the Frying Pan. ep16, 490821

By Keith July 27, 2023Detective and Mystery, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar

He's suave, he's sophisticated, he's Johnny Dollare, and he's going to the Iowa state fair to be a body guard for a prize pig. The first question that comes to…

Spike Jones – Groucho Marx. 450610

By Keith July 26, 2023Music, Spike Jones

Sponsor: Chase and Sandborne. Announcer: Ken Carpenter. Hosted by Francis Langford and Spike Jones. Playlist: Sentimental Journey. Francis Langford. Francis and Spike talk about the new Navy uniforms. Clowie. Spike…

Assorted law enforcement badges and photographs on a textured background, representing government and police officials.

21st Precinct – Case Of The Picture. ep15, 531013

By Keith July 26, 202321st Precinct, Detective and Mystery

Captain Canelli tells about a waterfront emergency that called him from his off-duty time. In the chaos, Canelli responds to a robbery call, and witnesses are questioned. When a murder…

Superman – Donellis Protection Racket, Part 1. 400415

By Keith July 25, 2023Adventure, Superman

Clark Kent is about to leave the Daily Planet when he is hailed by young copy boy, Jimmy Olsen. The worried Jimmy tells about his mother, and how she has…

A black and white photograph of Fibber McGee and Molly, a couple from a popular radio show of the same name. They are standing in front of a closet that has been opened, with clothes and other items spilling out onto the floor. Fibber is holding a mop and wearing an apron, while Molly looks on with a smile on her face. The overall effect is one of humor and domesticity, with the couple's playful antics and cluttered living space providing a snapshot of life in mid-century America in 1948.

Fibber McGee and Molly – Political Campaign. ep479, 460514

By Keith July 25, 2023Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

As the McGee's arrive home from grocery shopping, they're greeted by Mayor Latricia. He needs to ask for political help from Fibber. Who might the mayor want to fill the…